Please ensure you read the following information carefully and understand the program requirements and eligibility before submitting an application.
Please note Summer Company is a competitive process and not all applicants will be accepted into the program or approved for funding.
Program Description:
Summer Company provides students aged 15 to 29 the opportunity to start their own small business venture over the course of the summer. Students can earn $3,000 to assist with the start-up of their new business venture.
Through this program, you will:
- Receive start-up money to kick-off a new summer business (up to $3000 in grant funding).
- Operate your business full-time (35 hours/week) through the summer.
- Work actively toward generating revenue.
- Participate in mandatory training sessions (10-12 hours total throughout program) with the MSBC and/or guest speakers.
- Work with the program providers to get the business up and running and receive guidance and support (6-8 hours total) throughout the summer.
You are eligible to apply if you:
- Go to high school, college or university in Ontario
- Are between 15 to 29 years old (if under 18: a parent or guardian must sign the agreement for the applicant)
- Are returning to school after the program ends
- Are an Ontario resident and Canadian citizen
- Are not already running a business
- Are not working more than 12 hours per week at another job during the program
- Have NOT received a Summer Company grant in the past
- Will be operating the business as 1 sole owner, not a partnership
Successful Summer Company applicants receive $1,500 to start-up their business and a second $1,500 upon the completion of all program requirements (typically received early fall).
IMPORTANT: Additional requirements to complete this Ontario government-funded program can be found here (PROGRAM GUIDELINES).
***Please apply below and not on the government website to be considered at the MSBC.
If you have any questions about the program, please contact:
Alyssa Tamrazian, Administrative & Program Assistant
admin@muskokasmallbusiness.ca
705-646-9021
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